Chapter 153: Taking a Disciple

Chapter 153: Taking a Disciple

“Sense of achievement? Is that it? Nothing else?”

Ling Meng listened in disbelief; she couldn’t believe that she would get involved solely for a sense of achievement.

Lin Nuo nodded. “Yes, but if I were to mention something else, it’s that you could help spread my ultimate techniques. The Refining Demon Sect is shrouded in chaos, blinded by interests, completely forgetting the original intention of cultivating Demon Power. Practitioners from all over gather at the Refining Demon Sect, like a monopoly, and once a monopoly forms without competition, progress stagnates. I sure don’t want the path of the demon arts to fall into decline.”

Lin Nuo spoke earnestly, weaving a grand narrative that painted me as a great master.

Indeed, before discussing the plans, I had to sound impressive.

As Ling Meng listened to Lin Nuo, she felt he was profound and seemed to carry a noble ideal of saving and promoting the demon arts.

Indeed, nowadays, practitioners in the Refining Demon Sect focused on profit; getting stronger merely meant better gains.

It seemed like every disciple was like a pawn of the upper echelon.

After witnessing Lin Nuo’s showcase of advanced demon techniques and listening to his ideals, her view of him started to shift.

At the very least, his image had become more dignified, in terms of both power and stature.

Ling Meng asked quietly, “So you’ve taught others before, right?”

“Not at all; you will be the first.”

“I’m the first? Why?”

“As I just said, you are special, very talented. Of course, this has to do with intuition. I’ve seen countless people; many have talent and gifts, but I’ve never been impressed. You, however, are the one I feel is the best candidate.”

Lin Nuo spoke earnestly, though he only thought of cultivating her just two days ago, he still had to make the other person feel she was exceptionally gifted, destined to meet a wise mentor and have a bright future.

Hearing this, Ling Meng felt secretly pleased; she had caught the eye of a master skilled in advanced demon techniques and was even the first—a testament to her recognized talent.

But worry crossed her mind. “But if I follow you, it would mean betraying the Refining Demon Sect, making me their enemy.”

“Do you have a choice? Don’t you remember the scene when you were attacked by that subordinate?”

Lin Nuo seized the opportunity, striking with precision.

“Weakness leads to elimination, but the weak, when trying to grow stronger, are also easily eliminated. The Refining Demon Sect is so chaotic; if you have talent and gifts, it naturally draws the jealousy of those with ill intentions, fearing you might threaten their interests. They’ll stop at nothing to eliminate you; only by becoming stronger can you resist them. And you have no choice; if you go back now, it will lead to your doom.”

Lin Nuo painted a heavy atmosphere, as if the end of the world were nigh.

In reality, even if the internal strife of the Refining Demon Sect aimed to kill Ling Meng several times over, she always managed to slip through and grow stronger each time, honing her mind and becoming a cold-hearted demoness.

Of course, she had died early on; that was simply the trend of history.

Now Lin Nuo wanted to change that; her growth needed his intervention.

After listening to Lin Nuo, Ling Meng felt a little shaken inside.

Indeed, if she went back now, there was a good chance she wouldn’t even make it back to the Refining Demon Sect without being attacked and losing her life.

But could this man, Wu Ying Ge, really be trusted?

She didn’t know, but she had no choice.

Lin Nuo stepped up his persuasion. “I can see you are worried, worried that if you follow me, you might ruin your future. You can rest assured, I won’t say anything else; the Refining Demon Sect has countless talents, and given your current strength, it might take years before you can access superior techniques and demon resources. If you follow me, your strength can skyrocket rapidly, easily surpassing those stronger fellow disciples. You will gain access to higher-level demon arts, something countless practitioners dream of.”

Lin Nuo’s words were indeed enticing for Ling Meng. Rapid access to advanced demon techniques, quick advancement to become a strong being, rather than just a small leader constantly at risk from fellow disciples.

In the Refining Demon Sect, without power, you were bound to be eliminated; through this narrow escape, she truly felt the darkness of the sect.

So she would gamble, try it out, after all, she really had no path left.

Ling Meng’s expression turned serious as she bowed deeply to Lin Nuo. “Young Master Wu, I hope you will teach me demon techniques; I will be forever grateful.”

Success.

Lin Nuo secretly rejoiced; it seemed that after his persuasion and a display of high-level demon techniques, Ling Meng had obediently agreed to be his disciple.

Lin Nuo said sternly, “Alright, from today on, you are my disciple, Lin… Wu Ying Ge. Since you will be training with me, you must address me as Master.”

“Alright, Master, please allow me to bow in respect!”

“No need for that; I’m not into such formalities.”

Lin Nuo waved his hand to stop Ling Meng’s gesture.

“In the coming days, you will train with me in demon arts, but I may leave midway; at that time, you can decide to return to the Refining Demon Sect.”

“Master, if I go back to the Refining Demon Sect and get attacked again…”

“Don’t worry; I’ve already thought of a solution for you. For now, just focus on your training.”

“What solution?”

“I can’t tell you yet, but you can rest assured; everything will be fine.”

Lin Nuo said with weight, as if everything was under control and already arranged.

In fact, he hadn’t thought that far ahead.

No problem, just practice while thinking, after all, Ling Meng wouldn’t die; as long as she didn’t run into the Sword Saint, she would be fine.

Listening to Lin Nuo’s words, Ling Meng felt more at ease; after all, with her Master’s arrangements, she didn’t have to worry too much.

“Master, may I ask how old you are this year?”

“Twenty-two,” Lin Nuo replied without hesitation.

“Oh, twenty-two; I didn’t expect that! Master looks quite young, like he’s the same age as me. I’m sixteen today.”

In truth, Ling Meng wasn’t wrong; Lin Nuo’s physical age was seventeen, and he naturally looked similar to her age. What he said about being twenty-two referred to the age he would be at the peak of the demon path in five years.

Since she was going to be the Demoness, he might as well use the age at the peak of the demon path.

“Master, so what shall we do next?”

“It’s getting dark; let’s find a place to rest. We will gather materials to forge mystical items together in the morning.”

“Okay.”

Ling Meng agreed and followed Lin Nuo to find a place to rest; they discovered a cave that would do for a night.

As Ling Meng wandered nearby, she made a discovery.

“Master, look! There’s a Spirit Spring over there!”

Lin Nuo listened and turned to where Ling Meng was pointing; he indeed saw a Spirit Spring emitting white mist.

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